Jacob Schumacher
Media,PA
Summary
Dynamic visual merchandising professional with a proven track record at Pacsun and Superdry, excelling in inventory management and visual merchandising execution. Passionate about enhancing customer experience through strategic product displays and storytelling. Adept at training teams to achieve brand consistency and drive sales, ensuring impactful presentations that resonate with shoppers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Little Words Project
King of Prussia, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Leads all visual merchandising execution in-store, aligning with seasonal and promotional campaigns from HQ.
- Partners with HQ and local leadership on product launches, event merchandising, and strategic display planning.
- Conducts walkthroughs and visual audits, adjusting presentation for impact, clarity, and consistency.
- Supports training of team members on the 'why' behind display decisions-ensuring storytelling comes to life on every table and wall.
- Manages inventory flow to ensure timely and full representation of key product launches on the floor.
- Assists with planning and executing pop-ups and special events, optimizing layout and product presentation for guest experience.
- Provides qualitative feedback on visual merchandising effectiveness directly to HQ team.
Assistant Store Leader
Superdry
King of Prussia, PA
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Directed floor set implementation, leading a team to execute complex seasonal transitions with speed and accuracy.
- Collaborated with visual teams to localize merchandising plans based on traffic patterns and store layout.
- Conducted regular visual assessments to ensure planogram adherence and brand consistency.
- Trained and mentored associates on merchandising execution, standards, and storytelling.
Assistant Manager - Flagship Store
Pacsun
King of Prussia, PA
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw all visual merchandising for a $3M flagship store, balancing brand directives with customer flow insights.
- Led monthly floor set changes, managing fixture moves, color stories, and seasonal features.
- Coordinated with operations team to streamline new product intake, ensuring timely display execution.
- Partnered with district leadership to test and refine visual merchandising strategies across the region.
Assistant Manager
Pacsun
Springfield, PA
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported merchandising strategy across store categories, with a focus on window storytelling and seasonal highlights.
- Maintained back-of-house systems to support fast and accurate floor replenishment.
- Participated in floor moves and inventory preparation to support successful launches and promotions.
Sales Advisor - Women's Shoes
Nordstrom
King of Prussia, PA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained luxury-level product presentation standards across a high-turn department.
- Collaborated with team on visual updates and replenishment strategies during peak seasons.
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Product display
- Floor set execution
- Sales strategy
- Customer experience
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Little Words Project
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Leader
Superdry
11.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager - Flagship Store
Pacsun
03.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Manager
Pacsun
09.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Advisor - Women's Shoes
Nordstrom
08.2017 - 08.2018
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